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TAN WALKER, DPM

Podiatrist in LANCASTER, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
397
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$2.1K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TAN WALKER, DPM filed 397 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in LANCASTER, Ohio.

397
Part D claims, 2023
$2.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

TAN WALKER, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

397 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about TAN WALKER, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/18/2009

NPI 1417281742

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

397 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Podiatrist share within Ohio

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

TAN WALKER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 121 N EWING ST, LANCASTER, OH, 43130, with a listed phone of (740) 653-2656. NPI 1417281742 was issued on 09/18/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 397 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

121 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130

Provider Details

NPI 1417281742
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/18/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAN WALKER, DPM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF CENTRAL OHIO LLC
PICKERINGTON, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TAN WALKER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

ConvaTec Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TAN WALKER, DPM. To verify TAN WALKER, DPM's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

397
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
446
Total Day Supply
11,046
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 69, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What TAN WALKER, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
142
Terbinafine Hcl
44
Clotrimazole
36
Ciclopirox
33
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
27
Doxycycline Hyclate
15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Ammonium Lactate
12
Gabapentin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Podiatrist Overview

How TAN WALKER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

TAN WALKER, DPM's 397 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WALKER.

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAN WALKER, DPM's specialty?
TAN WALKER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in LANCASTER, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does TAN WALKER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAN WALKER, DPM wrote 397 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is TAN WALKER, DPM located?
TAN WALKER, DPM is located at 121 N EWING ST, LANCASTER, OH, 43130. Phone: (740) 653-2656.
What is TAN WALKER, DPM's NPI number?
TAN WALKER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417281742, issued on 09/18/2009.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAN WALKER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAN WALKER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Terbinafine Hcl, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAN WALKER, DPM accept Medicare?
TAN WALKER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 397 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAN WALKER, DPM's credentials?
TAN WALKER, DPM's NPI is 1417281742 with credentials DPM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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